2024 Clean Elections Candidate
Compass Questions and Answers
Public education has been the foundation for educating the masses of this great country. Taxes collected for the public system must stay with the system. It is not for the few who wish to enrich themselves with our tax dollars. Their share of tax contributions to Public Education should be returned.
Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts allow students to use taxpayer money that would ordinarily go to a public school to attend a private school instead. Lawmakers opened up ESAs to all students in Arizona in recent years. Do you support making these school vouchers available to every Arizona
No.
We constantly rank between 49th and 50th in the nation for education. This is primarily because of the lowest teacher salaries in the nation. Inadequate funding for resources, infrastructure, and support personnel. An estimated $700,000,000 of Public-School funds given away to ESA’s.
Do you believe Arizona’s K-12 public education system as a whole is adequately funded?
No.
Since 2002 I have held the view that our housing culture needs to change. Families should be allowed to build 2/3 flat homes. This brings income into the household, owners become gatekeepers for the community, and builds our street economy vs. wall street or investor economy.
Do you believe that deregulating city zoning laws is a crucial part of the solution to Arizona's housing crisis?
No.
Times are changing. For my generation it’s hard to understand or deal with. The young people of today are more accepting of people who are different. The student body and team players will have a say in the matter. Let them play. Things will work themselves out. Have an open mind and courage.
Do you believe trans girls should be allowed to play sports on their schools’ girls teams?
Yes.
Has anybody been paying attention to the last 50 years? The nuances and social norms of sexuality have been changing constantly. It’s an age of discovery. When the dust settles let the adults of the future make their own decisions. Don’t bind their hands now with our present cultural laws.
Do you support a bill to declare the existence of two sexes, male and female, and require public entities to provide "single-sex" bathrooms and more?
No.
For the same reason I do not support the death penalty. Justice isn’t always equal or fair. Mistakes are made more often than we are informed. Police and prosecutors have been found to falsify or hold back evidence. The word “require” binds the hands of the judge and jury.
Do you support a referral (Proposition 313) to require life imprisonment for an individual who is convicted of sex trafficking of a child?
No.
Simply because some people don’t want to vote. They don’t want to take part in society. They don’t want their names being used. Can you think of other reasons that you heard? They have that right. I believe it’s our civic duty to vote, but my fellow citizens may disagree.
Do you support automatic voter registration when applying for a driver license or ID at the MVD?
No.
As long as we don’t pay the tuition, it’s alright by me. The more educated people we have here, the better for Arizona. If these undocumented persons should be deported, they will take a part of us with them. Hopefully planting seeds of goodwill and educating their own countrymen.
Do you support in-state public university and community college tuition for undocumented Arizonans?
Yes.
If a student is smart or old enough to determine how they want to be recognized, that is between the student, peers, and teachers. It’s part of growing up. It’s building trust and camaraderie with people. Parents who feel differently, let them talk to their children and school officials.
Do you support legislation to ban school employees from using a student's preferred pronouns without parental consent?
No.
I support a women’s unconditional right to choose. The right to life, liberty, freedom from fear and persecution are afforded to all in our country. This includes women. A women’s body is their own domain, no one elses.
Do you support the Arizonans for Abortion Access initiative (Proposition 139), which would establish the fundamental right to abortion that the state of Arizona may not interfere with before the point of fetal viability?
Yes.
Allows each citizen to have more choice from a larger field of candidates. Gives independents, republicans, and democrats equal opportunities to run for office without fear of being “primaried out”.
Reduces voter apathy because of an ineffectual two-party system, thereby, increasing voter turnout.
Do you support the Make Elections Fair initiative (Proposition 140), which would eliminate partisan primary elections and require all candidates to run in an open primary, among other changes?
Yes.
This act is a shadow of SB1070. Known as Proposition 314 requires local law enforcement actions, creates laws and punishments that are redundant in our system, and is an unfunded mandate. Please read Prop 314 pros + cons carefully. The question above is deceiving.
Do you support the Secure the Border Act (HCR2060) - the ballot measure which would require employers to verify the immigration status of their workers and impact how migrants obtain public benefits?
No.
Lawmakers passed a budget this year that cut more than $1.4 billion to make ends meet. Do you believe the state needs to curb spending to prevent budget deficits?
No.
We need to go back to a graduated individual income tax rate. Eliminate the loop-holes in our tax codes. Raise the corporate tax rate substantially from only 4.9%. Aggressively go after the dead-beat tax evaders. Decrease property taxes. Tax wealth. Stop with the tax cuts.
Lawmakers passed a budget this year that cut more than $1.4 billion to make ends meet. Would you be willing to repeal some of the tax cuts to help solve the shortage?
No.
Most definitely! I can’t beleive legislators that voted to keep the law. The right to life, liberty and the freedom from fear of prosecution are afforded to all in our country. This includes women. A woman’s body is her domain and her right to choose.
Do you believe Arizona lawmakers were right to repeal the territorial-era law that bans abortions in all cases except to save the mother's life?
Yes.
At the present time inflation is at 3% or lower. All economic indicators show a strong economic growth. Inflation hardship is personal and individualized. I understand. Ask a baby boomer during Reagan’s presidency. Inflation was 18-21%. My mortgage was 9-12%, VA.
Do you believe inflation is a serious problem for the economy?
No.
If they are receiving federal or state funds directly or indirectly. Otherwise, it is the parent’s responsibility for their child’s education. As an aid, literature differentiating the standards and requirements between the school and public schools should be provided.
Do you believe there should be increased regulation and oversight of private schools, such as requiring background checks of teachers and other standards that public schools face?
Yes.
Most definitely in Maricopa County. The other counties are questionable. We had problems last cycle with county and state leaders who were “election deniers”. I would expect the same this cycle. The state overcame the last attempts and we will prevail again.
Do you have confidence in the accuracy of Arizona’s elections?
Yes.
Another misleading question. Prop 134 would require some initiatives to have 15% of voters from each district to sign (total 1,134,000 voters). Unreal. Another attempt by the Republican Legislature to suppress the will of the people. Read arguments against 134 and vote no.
Do you support a referral (Proposition 134) to require all citizen initiatives to collect signatures from all 30 state legislative districts in order to qualify for the ballot?
No.
State legislature funding to help the cities build 2 and 3 flat housing that single families can purchase. The family lives on the first floor, rents out the other flats inexpensively. Our street economy grows and homeless are off the streets. Initiate rent controlled zones. Vote No Prop 312.
Do you support a referral to allow property owners to apply for a property tax refund if the city does not enforce laws regarding illegal camping, loitering, obstructing public thoroughfares, panhandling, and other nuisance laws?
No.
Question perpetuates disinformation. Critical Race Theory is explored in universities for masters and doctorate degrees. Accurate, truthful, and encompassing history of the birth and development of this country must be taught, even if it hurts. We must learn from the truth to move forward.
Do you support banning the teaching of Critical Race Theory in K-12 public schools?
No.
Voting centers used in conjunction with precinct-based voting gives the voter more access options. This increases the chances for more voter participation. Banning useful options simply suppresses the ability for citizens to voice their choices.
Do you support legislation to ban counties from using voting centers in favor of a precinct-based voting system model?
No.
No. Will strain local law enforcement assets. Is a legislature unfunded mandate that puts the cost burdens on the cities and locals. It is a shadow of SB 1070 that was a failure and cost Arizona dearly.
Do you support Proposition 314 the Secure the Border Act (HCR2060) to allow state and local law enforcement to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally and allow Arizona judges to issue orders of deportation?
No.
It’s another attempt by the Republican legislature to take power away from the executive branch of state government. In state emergencies the governor and supporting agencies should coordinate and run operations till the threats are eliminated.
Do you support the Emergency Declarations referral (Proposition 135), which would allow the legislature to terminate a state of emergency or alter the emergency powers of the governor during the state of emergency, and require lawmakers to extend emergency declarations beyond 30 days?
No.
Sure, why not. I’m more concerned about the amount of ground water we’ll have in 10-20 years. Lakes Mead and Powell are extremely low now. We had to give water back to the Colorado system. Let’s remember that the Colorado river use to run to the Gulf of Mexico.
Do you support the requirement in Arizona’s Groundwater Management Act that developments in certain areas prove a 100-year assured water supply before building?
Yes.
Human activity has exacerbated global warming. The result is a changing climate throughout the world. It has already changed our world and our lives. There is no winning for us. We must adapt and reverse our inputs to global warming.
Is climate change caused by human activity?
Yes.
Yes. We need to go back to a graduated individual income tax rate. Eliminate the loop-holes in our tax codes. Raise the corporate tax rate substantially from only 4.9%. Aggressively go after the dead-beat tax evaders. Decrease property taxes. Tax wealth. Stop with the tax cuts.
Lawmakers passed a budget this year that cut more than $1.4 billion to make ends meet. Would you be willing to raise taxes to solve the shortage?
Yes.
Depends on the community needs. I would like to see more funding for DPS officer recruitment and state wide law enforcement de-escalation training. I am sure local law enforcement departments have wish lists that would help them serve and protect their communities
Should local police departments receive more funding?
Yes.
First, I would convert the ESA program to an investment program. Divert ESA funds to the Public School System. Then go back to a graduated individual income tax rate. Eliminate the loop-holes in our tax codes. Raise the corporate tax rate substantially from only 4.9%. Stop with the tax cuts.